Qi Gao

About Qi Gao

10+ years of experience in software development* Expertise in C and C++* Worked on macOS, Linux, FreeBSD and Windows platforms* Experience with large-scale server infrastructure and distributed systems* Experience with decentralized highly asynchronous system* Experience with cryptography of blockchain* Experience with Windows user and kernel space programming * Excellent debugging and problem solving skills* Experience developing and consuming REST APIs*Experience with public and private cloud programing including VMware vSphere, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms* Proficient in backup applications DELL EMC Networker Data Protection Software

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   Infstones

   Nov 2022 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

   Cryptocurrency Staking Platform (Python, Go)- Designed and developed a multi-chain cryptocurrency staking platform, integrating major blockchains including Ethereum, BSC, Cosmos, and Cardano, enabling users to stake assets securely and efficiently- Implemented a BSC MEV (Miner Extractable Value) system on InfStones’ validator infrastructure tosupport customer arbitrage strategies, optimizing transaction sequencing for maximum yield- Collaborated with the Product Manager to decompose complex project epics into actionable development tasks, ensuring clarity, alignment with business goals, and timely delivery- Oversaw and secured a cryptocurrency portfolio exceeding $1B USD, ensuring adherence to bestpractices in security, compliance, and risk management- Spearheaded cross-team collaboration among the Blockchain, Platform, Frontend, and Business teams to ensure alignment and drive the successful delivery of high-impact blockchain projects- Authored technical documentation, status reports, and internal communications, facilitating smooth project execution and maintaining transparency among stakeholders.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences

  2013

Skills

• Curl
• Amazon Ec2
• Vim
• Json
• Distributed Storage
• Gdb Debugging
• Subversion
• Nfs
• Mysql
• Distributed Systems
• Software Engineering
• Networking
• C
• Programming
• Sql
• Linux
• Storage Virtualization
• Nas
• Software Development
• Python
• Vmware Esx
• Databases
• Eclipse
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Tape Management
• Unix
• Fiber Channel Management
• Storage
• Device Drivers
• Rest
• Data Backup Solutions
• Java
• Ndmp
• Vmware Vcenter
• Algorithms
• Vmware Workstation
• C++